1995 Volvo 940 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
17 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
92,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1995 model year. Data snapshot: . 7 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Air Bags:Frontal is the most frequently named component, appearing in 4 of 17 complaints (23.5%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system concerns | 2 | 11.8% |
| Braking behavior | 1 | 5.9% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 5.9% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Air Bags:Frontal | 4 |
| Tires | 3 |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 3 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 1 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift | 1 |
Air Bags:Frontal: 4; Tires: 3; Tires:Tread/Belt: 3; Fuel System, Gasoline: 2; Electrical System: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly: 1; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly: 1; Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 4 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 4; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 1
75,000 to 99,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (4). 10 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 3 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 4 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
1995: 1; 1996: 1; 2000: 1; 2001: 3; 2002: 2; 2003: 1; 2004: 1; 2005: 4; 2007: 1; 2008: 1; 2009: 1
Pattern summary
Air Bags:Frontal leads the component reports. Fuel system concerns appears in 2 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10188229 · 2007-04-18 (April 18, 2007)
GASOLINE FUMES IN MY GARAGE, NO APPARENT EVIDENCE OF GAS LEAK IN CAR. THIS IS A 1995 VOLVO SEDAN 940 WITH 80000 MILES ON IT. I HAVE OWNED IT SINCE IT WAS NEW. NEXT DAY FUMES GREW STRONGER, WE THOUGHT IT WAS FROM LAWN MOWER GAS. ON THE 3RD DAY THE GAS WAS COMING OUT FROM UNDERNEATH THE CAR. I HAD TO HAVE A NEW GAS TANK INSTALLED AT A COST OF $600+. THE GAS TANK ON THE CAR HAD CRACKED FOR NO APPARENT REASON, JUST FAILED. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 80,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10188229 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10256541 · 2009-01-27 (January 27, 2009)
NOTICED GAS SMELL EVERY TIME I FILLED GAS LOOKED UNDER CAR AND NOTICED GAS PUDDLING UNDER CAR. ALSO GAS PUDDLING AFTER PARKING OF CAR. HAVE NOT TAKEN TANK DOWN AS OF YET TO TROUBLE SHOOT PROBLEM BUT BELIEVE IT TO BE A CRACKED GAS TANK AS THE AMOUNT OF GAS PUT INTO TANK BEFORE LEAKING HAS STEADILY DECREASED. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 180,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10256541 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10037178 · 2003-09-03 (September 3, 2003)
MY 1995 VOLVO 940, VIN # [XXX], VEERS TO THE LEFT WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKES. REPLACED ROTORS, PADS, CALIPERS AND HOSES, AND TIRES AND ALIGNMENT ARE FINE. I SUSPECT A DEFECT IN ABS SYSTEM. THIS IS DANGEROUS.*AK INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 92,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10037178 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10248513 · 2008-11-11 (November 11, 2008)
1995 VOLVO 940 TURBO ODOMETER SUDDENLY BECAME INOPERATIVE. PROCEEDING THROUGH SCHOOL ZONES IS PRIMARY SAFETY ISSUE. INTERNET INVESTIGATION SHOWS PROBLEM IS NOT UNIQUE. COULD NOT MAKE CONTACT AT THEIR WEB SITE TO ALERT THEM. MAYBE YOU HAVE GREATER ACCESS. ODOMETER APPEARS TO BE MECHANICAL/ELECTRICAL DEVICE. COULD NOT DETERMINE REPAIR OR ITS COST. IS THIS A TRUE SAFETY ISSUE? AL *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 80,789 miles reported. Look up ODI 10248513 at NHTSA ↗